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Great Mills Students to Rally For Gun Laws in Annapolis

they have only been able
to reach the governor’s
chief of staff but have
not been able to schedule
even a short meeting.
“That’s been the extent
of our contact,” Davis
said.
The rally is in response
to the latest mass shoot-
ing which took place in
Annpolis almost two
weeks ago in which a
gunman killed five staff
members at the Capital
Gazette Newspaper.
O’Mara is also con-
tinuing the push for more
gun control and school
safety laws due to the
Jaxon O’Mara, third from right, will speak at a Rally in Annapolis July 21 pursuing stricter gun control laws. From
fatal shooting of Jaelyn
Jaxon O’Mara’s Facebook page. Willey March 20 at Great
Mills High School.
By Guy Leonard They plan to take part in a rally in An- She was killed by a
Staff Writer napolis this weekend to get his attention. classmate with whom she had recently
“We’re hoping to get the attention of our ended a relationship.
Jaxon O’Mara, a senior at Great Mills governor who has been ignoring us for the O’Mara wants to focus on child access
High School, says that she and several of last four months,” O’Mara told The Coun- laws regarding firearms, which in Mary-
her classmates have tried for months to ty Times Wednesday. “We’ve been stuck land don’t apply past the age of 16.
speak to Gov. Larry Hogan about school in the loop of not getting a response.” In the shooting at Great Mills, Willey’s
safety and improved gun control laws but Molly Davis, a recent graduate of assailant was 17 when he used his father’s
have been ignored. Great Mills who will join the rally, said Glock 17 9mm pistol to murder her.
Under Maryland law, the killer’s par-
ents could not be prosecuted for having
access to the firearm due to his age at the
time.
“I want to see parents held responsible
for their guns,” O’Mara said. “That stops
at 16.”
This will also be a political rally,
O’Mara said, designed to bolster support
for candidates who support stronger gun
control restrictions.
“And we want to talk to Gov. Hogan
about his NRA (National Rifle Asso-
ciation) endorsement,” O’Mara said. “We
want to know the answers to their survey
questions.
“It’s just a matter of transparency.”
O’Mara also wanted to help generate
support for stronger universal background
checks to “help keep guns out of the hands
of criminals and the mentally unstable.”
O’Mara also plans to travel to Parkland,
Florida next months to meet with survi-
vors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas
High School mass shooting in February.
The governor’s office did not return
several requests for comment on this ar-
ticle as of press time.
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Hoyer: Clinic Contract Awarded

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The contract to build a new commu-
nity-based outpatient clinic for veterans
in Charlotte Hall has been awarded,
according to U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer’s
office.
“I was encouraged to learn that a con-
tract has been awarded for the new com-
munity-based outpatient clinic (CBOC)
in Charlotte Hall,” Hoyer said in a state-
ment. “Veterans in Southern Maryland
were promised a new, updated CBOC in
2013 – and while it is unacceptable that
it has taken years to come to fruition, I
am pleased that the new facility can fi-
nally begin construction
“I have worked for many years to se-
cure funding for this project, and appre-
ciate the efforts local stakeholders have
put into advancing this project.”
The Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
currently operates a CBOC at its facility
but it is surplus space that has long been
deemed inadequate to service the large
and growing population of veterans in
Southern Maryland.
The CBOC would allow veterans
more convenient access to medical care
instead of taking long trips to either Bal-
timore or Washington D.C. for treatment
at Veterans Administration facilities.
County residents will be able to speak
on the proposed facility’s construction
at a public hearing Aug. 13 in Leonar-
dtown before
the Planning
C o m m i s s io n
of St. Mary’s
County.
The facil-
ity would be
24,000 square
feet in size
and be located
along Three
Notch Road in
Charlotte Hall
in close prox- U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer
imity to the veterans home.
The total acreage of the project is 57.54
acres, according to county government.
The developer of the project, FD
Stonewater Development I, LLC of Ar-
lington, Va., submitted their proposal
for review by the county’s Technical
Evaluation Committee (TEC) on May 2.
A satellite veterans clinic has been
approved for the Lexington Park area,
though, to take up residence in the East
Run medical facility just across from
Great Mills High School on Great Mills
Road.
Though much smaller in size than the
Charlotte Hall facility, the Lexington
Park site will be closely situated to serve
the veteran community, local officials
have said.
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Bids Going Out for Regional Steele Rallies Republicans

Agricultural Center at Solomons Meeting
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

The Tri-County
Council’s chief ag-
riculture advocate
told county com-
missioners Tues-
day she would soon
look for bids from
all Southern Mary-
land counties to help
build a new regional
agricultural cen-
ter geared towards
boosting profit-
ability for farmers’
operations.
This regional cen- Former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, right, talks with Del. Deb Rey (R-Dist. 29B) and Tim Hutchins, candidate
for Calvert County Commissioner.
ter would also be
used to help contin-
By Guy Leonard go out there and make a difference,”
ue training and edu- Staff Writer Steele said. “No election is about just
cation for farmers
that one race.”
and serve as a cen- Michael Steele, former Maryland Lt. Steele explained that boosting the
tral clearing house Governor and chairman of the Republi- party’s profile could help them win more
for farm equipment can National Committee, told members races in the Senate and the House of
rentals, said Shelby Shelby Hampton-Watson, head of SMADC of the state’s Young Republicans that Delegates, ending the Democrats super
Watson-Hampton, “We have $1 million available for this year’s elections could shape the fu- majority.
director of the Southern Maryland Agri- this,” Watson-Hampton told commis- ture of the GOP in the Old Line State for Republicans would never have a bet-
cultural Development Commission. sioners, encouraging them to consider more than a decade. ter opportunity than now to do so with a
adding some of their own money to the The focus, he said, was to re-elect governor as popular as Hogan.
project to make a successful bid. Gov. Larry Hogan and in so doing make

5th Annual
“I’d like to get the bids out in the next
four to six weeks,” she said. “It would be
good to have this built and operational
“Focus on the doing,” Steele said.
history. “Engage the voters.
“You have the historic opportunity “You can’t be timid in politics. You

Blueberry
in 18 months to a year.”
The bid would be available to St.
Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, Anne Arundel
and Prince George’s counties, she said.
that hasn’t been done in the last 60 years
and that is to re-elect a Republican gov-
ernor,” Steele said to the small gathering
at the Holiday Inn in Solomons July 14.
Steele said grassroots Republican or-
can’t be isolated in politics.”
In the past the state’s Republican ap-
paratus lacked will and enthusiasm; but
that has changed and organizers and

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Commissioner Todd Morgan lauded
the idea of such a facility coming to St.
Mary’s County as it would attract not
only more farmers to do business but
visitors from abroad in general.
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ganizers had to continue to knock on
doors and persuade voters to realize that
the GOP had the best plan for Maryland;
the best evidence for that, he said, was
what Hogan had accomplished during
his first term.
Republicans could not allow them-
selves to be discouraged by the lead of
Democrat voters by a 2-to-1 margin.
“You’ve got to get off your butts and
campaigners had to take full advantage.
“All politics is local,” Steele said.
“This election can help set the course of
the state for the next 15 years.
“When you talk to people tell them
why, some of them for the first time,
they should vote Republican… because
it will make a good difference.”
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

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District Volunteer Fire Department said
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
Jason Aul Selected Director of
New Tourism Entity
The Foundational Board of Directors
of Visit St. Mary’s MD has selected Ja-
son Aul to lead the newly-established
tourism organization. Mr. Aul comes to
St. Mary’s from D.C., where he most re-
cently managed tourism and brand man-
agement with Bran USA, an organiza-
tion dedicated to marketing the U.S. as a
tourism destination.
Mr. Aul holds a Master of Public Poli-
cy and Administration from Northwest-
ern University in IL and a Bachelor of
Arts in Political Science, Public Policy
Focus, from George Washington Uni-
versity in D.C.
“I was drawn to St. Mary’s people,
culture, and boundless experiences. As
the first director of Visit St. Mary’s MD,
I look forward to immersing myself in
the tourism community and work col-
laboratively with stakeholders to raise
the bar for tourism here in this beautiful
county,” said Mr. Aul.
Focusing on destination development
and marketing, Mr. Aul wil direct Visit
St. Mary’s MD throughout the imple-
mentation of the county adopted Tour-
ism and hospitality master plan. The
master plan was a result of input from
the St. Mary’s tourism community that
identified key county tourism assets and
amenities and provided strategies to en-
hance the county as a tourism destina-
tion and grow the local economy. Visit
St. Mary’s MD, a 501©6 organization,
The County Times
has a ten year operating agreement with
St. Mary’s County to carry out all tour-
ism activities on behalf of the county
and grow the tourism industry.
A five-person Foundational Board
of Directors, made up of stakeholders
tasked with guiding the county through
the process of establishing a separate
non-profit tourism entity, conducted the
search process. Once established, Visit
St. Mary’s MD will seek to expand the
Board to include 12-15 individuals with
broad representation from the tour-
ism industry and business community.
The creation of this new tourism entity
demonstrates St. Mary’s commitment to
implanting the Tourism and Hospitality
Master Plan in support of an innovation-
driven economy in St. Mary’s County.
“This is an exciting time for the St.
Mary’s County tourism industry. The
creation of a new, nimble non-profit en-
tity that will be led by Jason will push
tourism to the next level,” said Chris
Kaselemis, St. Mary’s County Econom-
ic Development Director. “Jason will
bring together stakeholders to improve
the visitor experience and attract more
tourism dollars to St. Mary’s County.”
Visit St. Mary’s MD will be co-locat-
ed with the Department of Economic
Development at the Governmental Cen-
ter in Leonardtown.
Press release by SMC PIO
Local News 7
Emergency Communications Personnel
Recognized for Efforts in School Shooting
March 20, 2018 was a
challenging day for the St.
Mary’s County commu-
nity. But for the members
of the St. Mary’s Emer-
gency Services Commu-
nication Center, the day
proved especially difficult
as personnel were called
into action following the
tragic school shooting at
Great Mills High School.
In honor and recognition
of their service that day,
the Commissioners of St. Commissioner Todd Morgan congratulates Emergency
Mary’s County honored Services employee Brandy Guy.
those who provided infor-
mation, comfort, and sup- District). “Many Emergency Operations
port in response to the event. Center employees not scheduled to work
St. Mary’s Emergency Services Com- that day reported to work to offer relief
munications Center personnel were to those working through this traumatic
lauded for their handling of the incident. incident. The influx of additional per-
Their efforts were called “efficient and sonnel proved critical to the successful
professional” as they worked with first response to the incident.”
responders in the field to provide criti- In issuing a proclamation, the Com-
cal information and assistance. This missioners of St. Mary’s County com-
enabled them to respond and meet the mended the St. Mary’s Emergency
needs of the community. Services Communications Center for
“Response to the incident by St. meritorious service to the community in
Mary’s County Emergency Services response to the March 20 shooting. Indi-
Communications Center personnel in- vidual commendations were also issued
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 8 Local News
County Fire Companies Bring Home Awards
Mechanicsville’s Engine No. 2 and trophy
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
At last month’s Maryland State
Firemen’s Association (MSFA)
convention three St. Mary’s
County fire companies were hon-
ored for their entries into several
competitions.
The County Times Thursday, July 19, 2018
Melvin Tennyson, convention to the person who was Town Bids Farewell
to Fleming
of the Bay District deemed to have done the most to
Volunteer Fire Depart- prevent fires in their community.
ment, won the Silver The award was designed to rec-
Spring Trophy for his ognize individual achievement By Guy Leonard
work in the company’s and not a department. Staff Writer
smoke alarm project. Earlier this year county fire of-
The program in- ficials urged residents to ensure Members of the
volved picking neigh- their smoke detectors were either Leonardtown Business
borhoods that the installed or worked properly after Association bid fare-
department deemed a housefire in Loveville killed two well to Maria Fleming,
high-risk and going small children. who is stepping down
door to door to ask if In that fire it was learned that from her post as events
residents had smoke there were no smoke detectors in coordinator with the
alarms. the home. Town of Leonardtown
The department The Mechanicsville Fire De- next month.
would test smoke partment also won top honors in Fleming has been
alarms in homes to the fire apparatus parade with En- praised by town gov-
ensure they worked, gine No. 2, taking home the 1,250 ernment officials and
if the owners did not gallons per minute engine making business leaders alike
have smoke alarms the best appearance in that category. for scheduling and co-
department would of- Hollywood Volunteer Fire De- ordinating events that
fer to install them at partment’s Engine 72 also won raise the profile of town
no charge. honors for its engine’s appearance businesses and provide
Tennyson was re- in the 1,250 gallons per minute fun for town residents.
sponsible for responding to re- category. Fleming coordinated events such as the Veter-
quests on the company’s web site Bay District’s Engine 91 also ans Day Parade each year, and numerous others to
for smoke detectors which he in- won honorable mention in the fire include the town’s Beach Party on the Square and
stalled for free, according to in- apparatus competition. Christmas on the Square, the town’s biggest event.
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10 Cops & Courts
Elderly Assault Victim
Suffered Serious Injuries
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The 72-year-old woman who was
allegedly assaulted last week in the
Patuxent Park neighborhood after
she accidentally hit a 10-year-old girl
with her SUV suffered a broken pel-
vic bone, court papers reveal.
Anfernee Trevaughn Milburn, 23,
of Lexington Park has been accused
of second-degree assault against
Linda Glaser, also a Lexington Park
resident.
Police said the incident occurred
July 11 on Yorktown Street when
Glaser hit the young girl, who was
running out from behind an ice
cream truck in the roadway.
The young girl was flown out by
Maryland State Police helicopter to
a nearby trauma center, according to
police.
She suffered “incapacitating” inju-
ries, police stated.
The County Times
Police allege that Milburn ap-
proached Glaser’s car and pulled her
out; he then pushed her down to the
pavement twice.
Glaser suffered a broken pelvic
bone as a result, police reports stated.
Police served a criminal summons
on Milburn because they did not wit-
ness the alleged assault.
According to an application for a
statement of charges by Dep. Eliza-
beth O’Connor, both the victim and
witness Dorothy Marie Bean said
the person who assaulted Glaser was
“the guy with no shirt on.”
That person was later identified as
Milburn, according to police.
Glaser was taken to MedStar St.
Mary’s for treatment.
The investigation into the young
girl’s striking continues but police
say that neither alcohol nor drugs
contributed to the incident.
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Virginia Man Indicted in Charlotte
Hall Liquor Store Robbery
A St. Mary’s County Grand Jury has
indicted a Virginia man on several charg-
es stemming from a liquor store robbery
in February.
Markeith Devon Wills, 40 of Alexan-
dria, Va., has been charged with Armed
Robbery, FirstDegree Assault and Theft
after the facts of the St. Mary’s County
Sheriff’s Office’s investigation were pre-
sented to the Grand Jury on July 11, 2018.
On the evening of Feb. 13, 2018, St.
Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol
Officers responded to Lighthouse Li-
quors in Charlotte Hall for the report of
an armed robbery. The investigation was
continued by the Criminal Investigations
Division.
Wills entered Lighthouse Liquors and
demanded money. A brief struggle en-
Leonardtown Man Arrested in
State Police Drug Ring Case
A cooperative cross-jurisdictional and
multi-state drug investigation has led to
seven additional arrests with more ex-
pected as police continue to dismantle
a drug trafficking organization they
believe was responsible for the distribu-
tion of heroin and fentanyl throughout
Maryland.
The seven additional arrests include
two juveniles. The remaining five ar-
rests are adults, all of whom were trans-
ported to the Jennifer Road Detention
Center in Annapolis. They are identified
as:
Sterling Nugen, 36, of Lusby, MD,
charged with conspiracy to distribute
narcotics (heroin and fentanyl).
Richard Mattingly, 32, of Leonar-
dtown,
M D ,
charged
with con-
spiracy to
distribute
narcot-
ics (her-
oin and
fentanyl).
Bdon-
s h e e
Wel l s,
24, of Annapolis, MD, charged with
conspiracy to distribute narcotics (her-
oin and fentanyl) and multiple criminal
charges pertaining to criminal gang
participation.
Keyo Fox, 18, of Glen Burnie, charged
with possession with the intent to dis-
tribute a controlled dangerous substance
(heroin).
Rachel Keys, 28, of Severna Park,
MD, charged with possession of a con-
trolled dangerous substance (heroin).
The arrests of the first seven suspects
occurred between June 20 and June 27,
2018. They were identified in a news re-
lease issued on June 28, 2018 as:
Thursday, July 19, 2018
sued between Wills and the victim. Wills
was able to flee from the business with an
undisclosed amount of cash. The victim
sustained injuries that required immedi-
ate medical attention.
Currently, Wills is incarcerated at the
Calvert County Detention Center for an
unrelated matter. The St. Mary’s Coun-
ty Sheriff’s Office thanks the Charles
County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance
in this matter.
Anyone with any further information
is asked to contact St. Mary’s County
Sheriff’s Office Det. Melissa Hulse at
301-475-4200, ext. *1996 or at Melissa.
Hulse@stmarysmd.com
Jason Babcock, St. Mary’s
County Sheriff’s PIO
Traymont Wiley, age 27, of Colum-
bia, MD, who was charged with being
a drug kingpin (heroin and fentanyl),
conspiracy to distribute narcotics (her-
oin and fentanyl) and multiple criminal
charges pertaining to criminal gang
participation.
Vincent Clark, age 26, of Arnold,
MD, who was charged with con-
spiracy to distribute narcotics (heroin
and fentanyl), and multiple criminal
charges pertaining to criminal gang
participation.
Willie Rhodes, age 28, of Annapo-
lis, MD, who was charged with con-
spiracy to distribute narcotics (heroin
and fentanyl), and multiple criminal
charges pertaining to criminal gang
participation.
Quentin Jones, age 32, of no fixed
address, who was charged with con-
spiracy to distribute narcotics (heroin
and fentanyl), and multiple criminal
charges pertaining to criminal gang
participation.
Ashley Jaxel, age 29, of Upper Marl-
boro, Ronald McElwain, age 33, of Bal-
timore and Timothy Aminzadeh, age
43, of Annapolis who were all charged
with conspiracy to distribute narcotics
(heroin and fentanyl).
The investigation began in the fall of
2015 and was led by the Maryland State
Police Criminal Enforcement Division,
Central South Narcotics unit in part-
nership with the Anne Arundel County
State’s Attorney’s Office. Information
developed during the investigation indi-
cates the arrestees were part of a drug
trafficking operation supplying drugs,
especially heroin and fentanyl through-
out Anne Arundel County, Prince
George’s County, Baltimore City and
Baltimore County.
Maryland State Police
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 12 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, July 12, 2018

Commissioners Recognize
Maryland Buy Local Week
It is widely recognized that St. Mary’s
County agriculture provides high-quali-
ty, locally-grown and produced foods
for citizens of the State of Maryland and
around the world. Local farms link the
past to the present and are important to
the county’s economy, environment and
quality of life for future generations. In
tribute to the importance of agriculture,
the Commissioners of St. Mary’s Coun-
ty have declared the week of July 21 – 29
Maryland Buy Local Week.
The support of St. Mary’s County
farms is found through its citizens’ de-
sire for farmland and choices to pur-
chase fresh, locally-grown produce,
Sell it - Buy it
at
Real Estate │ Business & Inventory │ Personal Property/Estates
│ Farm Equipment & Machinery │ Livestock │ Storage Units │
which contributes to higher nutrition,
better taste, less waste and less pollu-
tion, is the foundation of support for
farms across St. Mary’s County.
“St. Mary’s County is committed to
promoting local agricultural enterprises
and healthy eating. We call upon all citi-
zens to choose products produced in the
region’s farmland each day during the
last full week of July 2018,” said Com-
missioner (District).
2018 marks the 10th Anniversary of
the Buy Local Challenge and Maryland
Buy Local Week in St. Mary’s County.
St. Mary’s County PIO
Calling All Artists!
St. Mary’s Arts Council will Sponsor 6th
Annual Leonardtown Art Walk
Leonardtown will be celebrating its
Arts & Entertainment designation on
the First Friday of Sept. 7 from 5 –8 p.m.
Art Walk is an important component to
this celebration. Work from local artists
will be displayed in businesses through-
out Leonardtown from Sept. 6 through
the end of the month.
All are welcome to stop by the partici-
pating shops to view the entries and vote
for their three favorite pieces. The First
Place winner will receive a cash prize of
$100. Second and Third place winners
will each receive a gift certificate to a
local restaurant. A new prize this year
will be a gift card for one lucky voter,
via a random drawing, for a free class
(up to a $65 value) at Board & Brush in
Leonardtown.
Ballots may be picked
up at any participating
business beginning Sept.
6. Voting will end the
following day on Sept. 7
at 8 p.m. Completed bal-
lots will be accepted at
St. Mary’s County Arts
Council office. The first
100 voters will receive a
free gift and be entered
into the drawing.
The deadline for art-
ists to register and drop
off their entry will be
Saturday, Aug. 18 at 4
p.m. Only 30 entries will
be accepted on a first-
come, first-serve basis,
so be sure to register early at www.st-
marysartscouncil.com. (a $10 fee will
be due at that time). Registration will
close on Aug. 18, or once 30 entries
are received. Registered artwork must
be delivered to St. Mary’s County Arts
Council anytime from Aug. 1 – 18.
The Arts Council is located in Down-
town Leonardtown at 22660 Washing-
ton St., First Floor. Office hours are 11
a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday, with
extended hours on First Fridays.
Applications and guidelines may be
found at www.stmarysartscouncil.com.
For more information, call 240-309-
4061 or email: info@smcart.org.
Press release by St. Mary’s Arts Council

Pet
Benefits/Fundraisers
EXCITING FUN │ ● Certified Personal Property
FAST ● EFFICIENT ● Appraiser
Multi-Estate Public Auction
EXCITING
SAT, AUG 4th @ 8 AM - St. Mary’s Co. Fairgrounds
Furniture • Tools • Horse Saddles & Tack • Books •
Glassware • Fishing/Camping Items • Lawn/Garden Items OF THE WEEK
New Items (Hunting Tents, Thermometers, Buckets, Life Jackets, Etc.)
NOTE: We expect to sell with more than one auctioneer at a time. MEET OSCAR
Hello, my name is Oscar. Folks
Ashley Williams-Nelson Benefit Auction Event tell me I’m the MOST HANDSOME
SUN, AUG 12th @ Bowles Farm – Clements, MD silver and black tabby! I enjoy being
Doors Open 11am - Buffet Dinner @ noon followed by live petted, I like teenagers and I’ve even
auction, games & music. lived with birds. That’s called ADAPTABLE!
I love to spend my days here at the shelter encouraging
For ticket information contact Barbara Hill @ 301-769-2659
people to pet me and taking long naps. Don’t I sound just
“Sweet Home Southern Maryland Social Event” PURRFECT? And if you haven’t heard, ADOPTION FEES FOR
Supporting Mother Catherine Academy (MCA) CATS/KITTENS ARE BEING WAIVED DURING JULY! SO BE MY
MIRACLE!
FRI, AUG 24th – 5:30 pm @ MCA – Helen, MD
For ticket information contact the school - 301-884-3165 PLEASE CHOOSE ME!
And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in
A Southern Maryland Professional Auction Company the house!
Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal
www.FarrellAuctionService.com Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-932-
1713 for more information. To see more of my amazing friends
301.904.3402 available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County
Animal Shelter Southern MD.
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 14 In Our Community
Seeking Consultants to Participate in Vendor Show
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hol-
lywood Volunteer Fire Department
is sponsoring a Vendor Show to be
held on Sunday, August 5, 2018. The
Vendor Show will be held at the Hol-
lywood Firehouse located at 24801
Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD
from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Ven-
dor Show is for Independent Consul-
tants of home-based businesses only.
The Ladies Auxiliary is currently
accepting registration applications
from Independent Consultants who
wish to participate in the Vendor
Show. Registration applications will
be accepted as first come, first serve.
Only one Consultant from each Ven-
Honoring Heroes at WWII
USO Night of Remembrance
Every year, the Circle of Angels Initia-
tive, Inc. hosts WWII USO Night of Re-
membrance and Music to honor those who
served in uniform and on the home front at
local historical site Solomons Island, “the
cradle of the invasion.” This year is no
different, and Circle of Angels invites all
to join them for their 11th Annual WWII
USO Night. Free and open to the public,
the event will be held on Friday, Aug. 3
from 6 – 9 p.m. at the gazebo on the Solo-
mons Riverwalk Pavilion.
WWII Allied Command chose Solo-
mons as the top-secret base for training
amphibious invasion forces. This year, the
Circle is expanding with the Operation
Solomons Cradle of Invasion, a motor-
cade. There will also be a commemora-
tion of 9/11 and the 100th Anniversary of
the WWI Armistice. Additionally, SPAM-
time T/5 Vince “SPAM” Turner and PFC
Vincent “Bubba” Turner will reenact a
1942 radio broadcast of music from the
WWII era.
WWII Army veteran Methuselah Pum-
phrey laid the wreath at USO Night’s 10th
anniversary last year. Not allowed to train
in combat at Solomons because of segre-
gation, he trained in Alabama and served
in Europe during the war.
This year, the Circle is inviting all
WWII veterans to ride in the inaugural
Operation Solomons Cradle of Invasion
(OpSol), a motorcade to honor all partici-
pating WWII veterans. Starting near the
Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS),
motorcycles will lead the motorcade over
the bridge to Solomons. The public is en-
couraged to line the parade route, wave
flags and cheer them on.
“It’s appropriate for OpSol to start out
at NAS because it was commissioned in
1943 during the toughest times of conflict
in WWII as ‘the most needed station in
the Navy,’” Roseanna Vogt, director of the
Circle, explained. “We wanted to invite
Mr. Pumphrey back to USO Night. After
eleven years there are a number of WWII
veterans we want to invite back plus the
reality of their dwindling numbers moti-
The County Times
dor business will be permitted to par-
ticipate in the Show.
Currently, we have over twen-
ty-five (25) Consultants con-
firmed to participate in the
Vendor Show. A list of the confirmed
Consultants can be found by visiting
the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment website at VendorShow@hvfd7.
com.
If you are an Independent Consul-
tant and are interested in participating
in our Vendors Only Show, please con-
tact Leone Gatton at VendorShow@
hvfd7.com. Additional information
will be provided to you upon request.
vated us to host this year’s inaugural Op-
Sol so we could honor as many of them as
are willing and able to come out. If you are
a WWII veteran or have a family member
who is a WWII vet, we want to hear from
you.”
Once OpSol arrives in Solomons,
SPAMtime will entertain with a USO-
style show. The wreath-laying ceremony
will be at 7 p.m. After the ceremony, the
public will be invited to throw rose pet-
als—each with special names, like “Peace
and Love,” “Remembrance,” and “WWII
Memorial Rose”—into the waters of the
Patuxent. Taps are at dusk. The U.S. Or-
ganization (USO) began with citizens who
served coffee and donuts to soldiers pass-
ing through their towns.
“We honor because of the irony and also
because of the number of people who gave
their lives in the invasions in the Pacific
and at Normandy. We chose the first Fri-
day in August for our date every year be-
cause it was on the first Friday, August 7,
1942, the first invasion in the Pacific Solo-
mon Islands after training here in our lo-
cal community,” Vogt said. “Those brave
people went from Solomons here to Solo-
mons there in the Pacific and shed their
blood for our liberty. I feel we must honor
that sacrifice. 2018 is the 100th anniver-
sary of the WWI Armistice. Since it’s also
the 11th year for USO Night, we thought it
fitting to honor everyone from the ‘Great
War to 9/11 and Global Conflict.’ We also
want to honor those who wait at home, the
families and friends, home front heroes
and heroines, who support them.”
To reserve a spot in the motorcade or
for more information, contact The Circle
at 301-778-3848 or email at: director@cir-
cleofangels.org.
The Circle of Angels serves in pol-
icy and advocacy to move people out of
poverty and into prosperity (P2P). As a
community building exercise that brings
awareness to veterans’ issues, USO Night
fits right into their mission.
Press release by The Circle of Angels
Grants Awarded to Area
Heritage Projects
The Hogan adminis-
tration has announced
that 114 matching grants
totaling nearly $5 million
were awarded to Maryland
non-profits, local jurisdic-
tions, and other heritage
tourism organizations by
the Maryland Heritage Ar-
eas Authority (MHAA).
Of the total $329,157 was
awarded in Southern
Maryland. These grant
funds support heritage
tourism projects and activ-
ities that draw visitors and
increase economic devel-
opment and tourism-related job creation
throughout Maryland.  Maryland’s Heritage Areas contribute
“Heritage tourism fosters sustainable
economic development and job creation,
while making our communities better
places to live and work,” said Governor
Larry Hogan. “Our administration is
proud that this additional funding will
allow for a record number of projects to
move forward and congratulate Mary-
land’s Heritage Areas and their tourism
partners for their support in changing
Maryland for the better.”
For the past three years, approximate-
ly $3 million was available annually to
fund these projects.  The Hogan admin-
istration nearly doubled the funding to
$5 million in FY 2019, allowing for a
record number of grants to be awarded.
Organizations receiving grant awards
include museums, parks, educational or-
ganizations, and other entities that stew-
ard and celebrate the unique cultural
and natural resources located within one
of Maryland’s 13 Heritage Areas.
“These Heritage Areas grants encour-
age private investment in a tourism-re-
lated economy that is as unique as the
geography of our state,” said Planning
Secretary Rob McCord. “The Heritage
Areas continue to bring an appreciation
of Maryland’s long history and rich cul-
ture to people both inside and outside of
our state.”
MHAA oversees Maryland’s system
of locally-administered, state-certified
Heritage Areas. Today, all Maryland
counties and Baltimore City have at least
part of a state-certified Heritage Area
within their boundaries. Heritage Ar-
eas foster broad public-private partner-
ships to preserve and enhance the best
of Maryland’s historic sites and towns,
unspoiled natural landscapes and endur-
ing traditions.  These tangible links to
both place and past encourage residents
to recognize they have a special piece of
the American story to treasure and share
with others, and that in doing so they are
contributing to the economic well-being
of Maryland’s communities.
Tourism is the 10th largest private
sector employer in Maryland, providing
Thursday, July 19, 2018
more than 146,000 jobs and nearly $17.3
billion of visitors’ spending annually.
by saving and enhancing the places that
attract heritage tourists - people who
focus their travels on historic sites, mu-
seums, cultural activities, or the natural
beauty of Maryland’s Atlantic and Ches-
apeake Bay coastal areas and unspoiled
scenery of Western Maryland. Studies
show heritage tourists tend to stay lon-
ger and spend more money than other
categories of tourists. 
The Maryland Heritage Areas Au-
thority is an independent unit in the Ex-
ecutive Branch of government admin-
istered by the Maryland Department
of Planning. Since its creation in 1996,
MHAA has awarded more than $36
million dollars in grants and helped to
leverage more than $1.1 billion in non-
state funding for heritage tourism proj-
ects and activities.
Grants awarded in the Southern Mary-
land Heritage Area of Calvert, Charles
and St. Mary’s counties were:
Ann’s Circle, Inc. Annmarie Sculp-
ture Garden Tree-mendous Nature Trail
& Pavilion, $72,577.
Calvert Marine Museum Society,
Inc. Solomons, a Water Community,
$50,000.
Calvert Nature Society, Inc. Assess-
ing a Cypress Barn, $20,000.
Friends of The Jefferson Patterson
Park and Museum, Inc. Interactive &
Educational components for Smithson-
ian’s H2O Today Exhibition, $10,000.
Friends of Smallwood State Park Con-
dition Assessment of the John Grinder
House, $12,500.
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Association Inc (PRNAMA) Exhibits
Phase Two, $48,080.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Foundation, Inc. Commemorating Our
Shared History: Slavery in Southern
Maryland, $30,000.
Tri-County Council for Southern
Maryland FY 2019 Management Grant.
$86,000.
Press Release from Maryland
Department of State Planning
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Commissioners of
Leonardtown Present
the 16th Annual Beach
Party on the Square
The Popular annual event for all ages
returns to Leonardtown Square on
Saturday, August 4, 2018, 4:00 – 9:00
p.m.Splash into fun at the 16th An-
nual Leonardtown Beach Party on the
Square - Saturday, August 4 from 4:00
– 9:00 p.m.! No need for tickets; all
event-sponsored activities are FREE
– Visit with real-life super heroes, and
be amazed by strolling juggler Michael
Rosman and balloon twister Alaina
Kissinger of Kreative Kharacters. Rock
out with the Funkzilla Band, dance with
Daughters of Veda, get your Zumba on
with Lisa Martoni and test your hula
hooping hips! Skip through the giant fire
truck waterfall, tackle The Wrecking
Ball and team up with CSM for beach
volleyball and tug-of-war! Adopt a golf
ball and then join the local Rotary Clubs
at 7:00 p.m. sharp for the now-famous
Running of the Balls to see if your ball
is a winner!
A 16’ waterslide and kayak and stand
The County Times In Our Community 15
Family Style Festival - Rain or Shine Jay armsworthy Sound by Troy Jones
Concert area under Presents the MC’s Jay Armsworthy & Jack Tippett
permanent pavilion
30th anniversary
“L’iL” margaret’s
bLuegrass & oLd-time music festivaL
August 9, 10 & 11, 2018
GoddArd FArm
21810 Clay Hill Road • Leonardtown, MD 20650
Dave Peterson Larry Stephenson
& 1946 (Friday) A special performance Band (Saturday)
of past members of the
‘Bluegrass Cardinals’
with David Parmley,
David Parmley & Cardinal Tradition Larry Stephenson, and
(Saturday) Dale Perry” (Saturday)
Farm Hands (Friday)
Williamson Branch
(Friday)
Joe Mullins & the Radio Mickey Galyean & Cullen’s
Ramblers (Saturday) Bridge (Saturday)
Cousin’s In Harmony
(Saturday) Feinberg Brothers (Thursday)
Age 12 and under Free 15 Strings (Thursday)
with an adult ticket
Joey Tippett & the California
Ramblers (Friday)
Rules:
TiCkeTS: 1. Please, no display of alcohol and no smoking in the
3 Day Advance: $55 each Friday Gate: $30 each concert area at any time
1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 2. No coolers allowed in concert area
3 Day Gate: $65.00 each
3. Absolutely No Drugs allowed
Thursday Gate: $25.00 Saturday Gate: $35 each 4. Pets are welcome, but not in the concert area and
3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. must be kept on a leash at all times
Weekend advance ticket price is until July 14, 2018 5. Permission is required to distribute material or sell Ralph Stanley II & the
goods on property Clinch Mountain Boys
To order by mail, please make check or money order
6. Arm bands must be clearly displayed at all times
payable to “L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass” (Thursday)
7. No refunds
and send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass - P.O. Box 741, California, MD 20619 8. We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone
9. Not responsible for accidents, injuries, or losses
To order by credit card, go to:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3192724.
For more information call: 301-737-3004 visit www.visitstmarysmd.com
(301) 862-4100
official Bluegrass Hotel: LaQuinta Inns & Suites, 22769 Three Notch rd, California, md 20619, www.laquintalexingtonpatuxent.com
Gates open Wednesday auGust 8, 2018 at 9:00 a.M. Camping:
Home cooked food, ice, non-alcoholic beverages and ice cream Electric & Water (30 amp hookups): $30.00 per day
available for sale • Vendor spaces are available. Craft vendors are Rough Camping: $20.00 weekend
welcome with prior approval. Call 301-737-3004 to reserve. Pay at the gate, but to reserve a specific site call 301-475-8191
www.lilmargaretsbluegrass.com Dump Station available $5.00
Bring your lawn chairs • Plenty of parking on site • 24 Hour Security
up paddleboard rentals will be available
at the Leonardtown Wharf Park; and
food, drinks and other goodies are avail-
able for purchase from local businesses
and vendors around the Square.
So, if you’re looking for a great way
to round out your summer, join us for
Beach Party on the Square Saturday, Au-
gust 4th from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. for good
fun, good food, and good memories.
The Annual Beach Party on the
Square is hosted by the Commissioners
of Leonardtown and the Leonardtown
Business Association and sponsored
by Winegardner Auto Group, Quality
Built Homes, Marrick Homes, County
Times, College of Southern Maryland,
PJ’s Towing & Recovery, and Bay Com-
munity Support Services.
For more information, contact: Bran-
dy Blackstone at brandy.blackstone@
leonardtownmd.gov or visit: www.leon-
ardtown.somd.com.
 16 Feature
Sweet Fruit Comes
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
There are advances in everything. Farming is no
exception. But one aspect of agriculture will never
change; hard, often back breaking, work.
Jonathan Trossbach of the Ridge Trossbach’s is the
latest generation of his family to till the land and reap
its increase and he picks the family’s locally famous
peaches in the summer along with the hired help.
The work has to begin in the early morning hours,
else the heat and humidity will make the labor even
harder.
Having recently taken over the day-to-day opera-
tions of their large produce farming business from his
father, Junior Trossbach, Jonathan wants to continue
the family tradition but knows it gets harder each year.
Though their produce is sold around the county and
their peaches highly prized local delicacies, it’s dif-
ficult to maintain the level of labor required to keep
going.
Jonathan said finding labor to pick vegetables, and
especially their peaches, is their biggest problem.
“It’s getting harder and harder to find people to do
the work,” Jonathan told The County Times.
The County Times
It was harder in general to get anyone to take an in-
terest in farming at all.
“It’s a lot easier to get a job on the [Patuxent River
NAS] base and you make more money,” Jonathan said.
“The ones I’ve got working for me are mainly kids.”
Junior, 66, who has been involved in the family farm
business since he was 14, even encouraged his son to
take up another line of work; he said he knew that as
time went on it might be better for his son to have a
different life.
In his day, Junior was able to partake of one of the
oldest professions in St. Mary’s before moving into the
family farming business.
“When I first got married I oystered,” Junior said.
Jonathan, too, tried his hand at other things before
realizing farming was too much in his blood to change
course.
“I did concrete for a while, but farming, it has a nice
feeling to it,” Jonathan said as he tended to a batch of
freshly picked tomatoes headed to market.
Jonathan said he wants to carry on the family legacy
as long as he can.
“Now I’m just trying to live up to the expectations,”
he said as he helped his father load a truck bound for
one of several produce markets around St. Mary’s. “At
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the end of the day you can look back with pride at what
you’ve done.
“I’m just trying to keep the quality up.”
And there lies the battle, against the elements
themselves.
“It’s a challenge,” Jonathan said. “You’re fighting ev-
erything out there.”
That means ravenous insects, animals that want to
devour plants almost as soon as they are in the ground
and a host of diseases that threaten to kill crops.
And then there is the weather, which can’t be
controlled.
This threatens all produce, he said, but the peaches
for which the family business is most famous are par-
ticularly at risk.
“If they bloom too early and there’s a freeze you
could lose them all,” Jonathan said. “[The peaches]
that’s what people come looking for the most.
“That’s where we get our name.”
It usually takes three years for peach trees to bear
proper fruit, Jonathan said, and they can last for about
15 years.
The family has long depended on a bevy of fresh
produce to make the business profitable, from toma-
toes to corn.
“You don’t put all your apples in one basket,” Junior
said knowingly.
But fresh locally grown produce has become vogue,
with more people hearkening to the call to buy local
and support growers.
“People want to see where their food comes from,”
Jonathan said, “That’s helped us out a bit.”
Donna Sasscer, agriculture and seafood coordinator
for the county’s economic development department,
said the Trossbachs had been instrumental in helping
to keep agriculture relevant in St. Mary’s.
Junior was one of the founding members of the Home
Grown Farm Market just south of the Navy base, she
said, where he continues to help manage it.
He was also a founding supporter of the farmers
market in California that currently sells produce at the
BAE Building parking lot along Route 235.
He and his family’s work helped introduce the con-
sumer to their local farmer, Sasscer said.
“It’s been good for the farmers and the community,”
said Sasscer, who praised Jonathan for finding new
ways to diversify crops and extend growing seasons
with new kinds of greenhouses.
“To see the business grow and continue and look
to expand and diversify into other crops is exciting,”
Sasscer said.
After decades of farming produce and depending
on local markets the Trossbach’s may not be wealthy,
Jonathan said, but they do make a good living.
Most of their assets are in the land they farm each
day.
“We make a profit,” Jonathan said. “I’m raising three
kids and they haven’t gone hungry.”
They have learned to live with the risks of farming,
with most of a year’s paycheck bound up in whether
crops succeed or fail, and take them in stride.
“Everything’s a risk when you’re a famer,” Jonathan
said. “You’re really nothing more than a glorified gam-
bler is what you are.
“We’re very tight on what we’re making, you just get
by but that’s all that matters.”
Through all the hard work, which starts for Jona-
than before the sun comes up and often ends just a few
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s From Hard Sweat
Michael Powell mans the Trossbach produce stand at the Home Grown Farm Market.
hours before midnight, he finds joy in having his hands
in constant contact with dirt.
“I enjoy it, I really do,” Trossbach, 35, told The
County Times. “Part of it’s in your blood.”
His father agreed.
“It’s a good honest life,” said Junior.
Kasey Gatton, Jonathan’s niece, likes helping out on
the family farm but at the age of just 14, she’s not so
sure that farming is the path she wants to take.
She usually works at the family’s vegetable stand
just north of Point Lookout State Park, just one of the
places shoppers get to meet family members.
“It’s fun,” Gatton said. “You get to meet lots of dif-
ferent people and I get to work with my friends.”
Family friends her age often find employment in the
Trossbach’s gardens and orchards.
And this summer is when the Trossbachs need help
the most.
“Right about now it’s hustle, hustle, hustle,” Jonathan
said. “We’ve got eight weeks to make a year’s living.”
The pressure to work, harvest and sell the produce
is tremendous.
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Bobbie Dodson, Jessica Trossbach-Gatton, Brandy Grace
Wooten, Shannon Grace Mitchell.
The strain on Jonathan is heavy, but it’s the same for
his family; his children are just 4, 3, and 1 years old.
He’s pleased that one of his children is up as early as
he sometimes and enjoys picking produce.
Still, he doesn’t get to see much of his immediate
family during the season.
“If I see them a couple of hours in a day, that’s a lot,”
Jonathan said.
As a farmer, Jonathan knows the future is uncertain
and that goes for whether his own children will chose
to continue the family legacy.
He hopes he won’t be the last generation of Tross-
bachs to harvest the land.
“They might love it now and they might hate it later,”
Jonathan said. “It might not be worth doing later on.”
Trossbach Produce and other fresh local produce,
flowers, plants, meats, seafood , dairy and baked
goods are available at the St .Mary’s County’s Farmers
Markets.
guyleonard@countytimes.net Junior Trossbach, patriarch of the Trossbach family farm.
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George Thorogood and the Destroyers Coming to Calvert Marine Museum

See George Thorogood and the De-
stroyers live at the Calvert Marine Muse-
um’s PNC Waterside Pavilion on Friday,
Aug. 10. This legendary group will per-
form an electrifying show packed with
hits including: “Who Do You Love?,”
“I Drink Alone,” “One Bourbon, One
Scotch, One Beer,” “Move It On Over,”
“Get a Haircut,” and the anthemic “Bad
to the Bone.” Tickets are $31 -- $69 (ad-
ditional fees apply) and are available at
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Over the last four decades, George
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Destroyers, has sold more than 15 mil-
lion albums, release 16 studio albums—
including six gold and two platinum
discs—and performed more than 8,000
live shows.
Ticketholders are invited to come early
and enjoy specialty drinks, corn hole,
great food, prizes and of course, life mu-
sic in our new beer garden. The night
kicks off at 5 p.m. with local favorite
“No Green Jelly Beenz” on our side stage
before moving over to the main stage at
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night full of live music, friends, and fun
in Solomons.
Proceeds from the Waterside Music
Series support the education and preser-
vation efforts of the Calvert Marine Mu-
seum. This event would not be possible
without the generous support of many lo-
cal businesses. Sponsors include: Prince
Frederick Ford/Jeep/Dodge, PNC Bank,
O’Brien Realty, Bozick Distributors,
Inc., Tidewater Dental, Sunshines Cater-
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AARP,  Directmail.com, Holiday Inn
Solomons, Quality Built Homes, 97.7 The
Rocket, Bay Weekly, Quick Connections,
Southern Maryland Newspapers, Isaac’s
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Atlantic Broadband, Blue Crabs, Com-
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Chairs and coolers are not permitted.
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CSM Brick Ceremony Memorializes Individuals, Honors Special Friends

The College of Southern Maryland scholarship, a room naming or an event Comey, Bobby Ray Logan, Virginia
(CSM) Foundation recently installed sponsorship. That generosity and invest- and Arthur “Sonny” Lund, Thomas E.
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Kane is Able in What’s Biting Where:

Winning Drive A Smattering of Cobia
Friday at Potomac Creeks, Rivers, and Bay
White Perch are Everywhere in
Bowie Ends Win Drought in RUSH Crates By Ken Lamb
Contributing Writer

Lure casters are using tiny spinner

baits that can be tipped with bits of blood-
worms or crab. Bottom fishermen in the
bay and rivers are finding the Perch in
deeper water (20 – 40 feet), hitting on Ken Lamb with a catch of Perch in a creek off the
bloodworms, squid, and shrimp. Some Patuxent.
Spot and Croaker are mixed in with the bite at sunset most days. The Benedict
Perch. area of the Patuxent has plenty of big
Stripers are in the shallows at dusk and Catfish.
dawn in the Patuxent and Potomac, hit- Croaker and Spot are hit or miss in
Bruce Kane drove a flawless race to score his first win of the season in last Friday ting topwater lures and swimming crank- most locations. We should get a Spot run
nights 20-lap Limited Late Model feature at Potomac Speedway. The win for Kane, baits. The Potomac has turned on in the in the Patuxent soon.
aboard his Rocket XR-1 no.1K, was his 4th career win at the track and his first since late afternoon bite from Cobb Island to Cobia are making a headline run in the
the 2014 season.   the north of the Aqua Land. These are a lower Bay below Smith Point. A smatter-
Kane blasted from his pole starting spot to grab the lead on the first lap and would good grade of fish, from 22 – 28 inches, ing of Cobia has worked their way up to
never look back to score the win. Eventual runner-up Derick Quade chased Kane for and eager. There is action on these Rock- the Middle Grounds and the Target Ship.
the duration, but would settle for second at the finish. “We’ve had this car for two fish on the Virginia side of the Potomac, We hope more are on the way along with
season’s now and I think we finally got it where we need to be.” Kane stated post race. too. big bull Redfish.
“This place is always in good shape and that’s why we came down tonight, and its Catfish are still taking cut bait in the Bass and Bluegill are very active in St.
great to get all the people who help with this car a win.” Billy Tucker, Jonny Oliver Potomac at Bushwood Wharf. The Perch Mary’s Lake.
and Sam Archer trailed at the finish.  have moved into this area, too, and will
In just his second start of the season, former track champion Ben Bowie drove to his
first win of the season in the companion 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main. Bowie
grabbed the lead on the first lap and held off his brother Chuck Bowie, to score his 5th
career win in the class and first since the 2015 season. «We›ve really struggled the past
two years and it›s nice to finally have some good equipment again.» Said Boiwe. “This BASEBALL
class is so tough and it’s great to win over all the good cars that come here.” Logan
Roberson, Matt Glanden and Jimmy Jesmer Jr. completed the top-five. 
In support class action, Ed Pope Jr. romped to his 5th win of the season in the
HOT DOGS
16-lap Street Stock feature, Greg Morgan took his first of the season in the 15-lap
Hobby Stock main, Jeff Block collected his 2nd win in a row in the 15-lap Strictly BREWS
stock contest with Larry Lamb posting his 2nd win of the season in the 15-lap U-Car
feature.  PEANUTS
Limited Late Model feature finish
1. Bruce Kane 2. Derick Quade 3. Billy Tucker 4. Jonny Oliver 5. Sam Archer 6. CRACKER JACKS
Ben Bowie 7. Tyler Emory 8. Kurt Zimmerman 9.Richard Culver

RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish

1. Ben Bowie 2. Chuck Bowie 3. Logan Roberson 4. Matt Glanden 5. Jimmy Jesmer
Jr. 6. Darren Alvey 7. Jamie Sutphin 8. Jeff Pilkerton 9. Timmy Booth 10. Austin
Bussler 11. Megan Mann 12. Paul McGinley 13. Darin Henderson

Street Stock feature finish

1. Ed Pope Jr. 2. Jeremy Pilkerton 3. Kyle Nelson 4. Mike Raleigh

Hobby Stock feature finish

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Blue Crabs Fall in Opener Against Somerset

The Southern Maryland Blue
Crabs (3-4) lost the series opener
against the Somerset Patriots (7-0)
7-1, behind a five-run fifth inning.
A scoreless first inning started the
night, before the Patriots opened up
the scoring with one in the second.
Matt Oberste got the inning started
with a triple off the wall in center
field, the first hit of the night for
Somerset. Endy Chavez immediately
followed that with a double, bring
home Oberste for the first run on the
night. Paul Clemens (1-5) allowed a
walk two batters later, before recov-
ering to limit the damage to just one
in the inning.
Somerset added another to their
total in the fourth, beginning with
a leadoff single from Justin Trapp.
Trapp stole second during the next
at-bat, before a f lyball to right field
moved him over to third. After a
strikeout brought Clemens close
to escaping the inning, but the top
of the order was coming up. Craig
Massey came through with a two-out
single, bringing home the second run
of the game.
The Patriots broke things open
with five runs in the top of the fifth.
Clemens started things off with two
quick outs, before a walk to Oberste
extended the inning. A single from
Chavez put two on with two out,
before a from Trapp brought home
Oberste. Another walk was issued to
load the bases, with a double from
Yovan Gonzalez bringing home two
Chavez and Trapp.
That ended the night for Clemens,
who went 4.2 innings and exited with
two runners still on base. A single
from Massey brought both runners
home, pushing the lead out to 7-0 be-
fore the Blue Crabs were finally able
to get out of the inning.
Duane Below (6-2) was strong
to start the night on the mound for
Somerset, allowing just three hits
through five innings. Southern
Maryland finally got to the southpaw
in the sixth, getting on the board in
the inning. Ryan Strausborger led
off with a single, before two quick
f lyouts brought the inning close to
a finish. Back-to-back singles from
Jon Griffin and Frank Martinez kept
the inning alive to load the bases. A
wild pitch allowed Strausborger to
score from third, before Below was
able to get out of the inning still
ahead 7-1.
Both bullpens took over the game
from there, as each side was strong
on the night. The traded two straight
scoreless innings to send the game to
the ninth, where the Patriots would
send Vince Mollesky to the mound
looking to finish it off. Mollesky
worked a 1-2-3 inning to secure the
7-1 victory for the Patriots, keeping
their second half record spotless.

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and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
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Douglas Lee Medley 1982; Captain 1968-1975; Board mem-
ber 1972: special account treasurer, and
1985-1986, and 2001 to 2018. He had
many qualifications including: special
fires, gas leak emergencies, HAZMAT
awareness, and staff and command
school. His special achievements includ-
ed: 1963 – Station Manager; 1965 Assis-
tant Engineer; 1965 Fire Marshall; 1966
Letter of Commendation for Outstand-
ing Performance on Duty (rescued child
from a well); 1970 – 6th of Top 10; 1973
– 8th of Top Ten; 1980 – Fireman of the
Year; 1982 One of Top Ten. He served
on the St. Mary’s County Fire Board as
Delegate – Fire Chief from 1976-1980
and 1982-1983. He was inducted into
the Fireman’s Hall of Fame in 2006. He
absolutely loved being a Fire Fighter.
In addition to his beloved wife, Doug
is also survived by his daughters, Mi-
chele Lee Brewer (John) of Lottsburg,
VA and Suzanne Marie Medley (John)
of Lexington Park, MD; his brother,
Douglas Lee Medley, 74, of Holly- Timothy Owen Medley of LaPlata, MD;
wood, MD passed away on Saturday, his grandchildren: Desiree Thompson,
July 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by Leondra Henderson, Gregory Hen-
his loving family and friends. derson, Jr., and Richele Ince; his great
He was born on June 1, 1944 in Leon- grandchildren: Camden, Jase, Rylee,
ardtown, MD to the late French Everett Layla, Brianna, and Andrea; and many
and Goldie Eudora Medley. extended family and friends. In addi-
On September 17, 1966, he married tion to his parents, he is also preceded
his beloved wife, Waverley, at Holy Face in death by his brother, Rodger Bruce
Church in Great Mills, MD. Together Medley; sister, Shirley Geraldine Hall;
they celebrated over 51 wonderful years and grandson, Richard “Ricky” Ince.
of marriage. Doug was employed for Memorial contributions may be made
many years with the United States Post- to Bay District Volunteer Fire Depart-
al Service as a Postal Clerk until his re- ment, P.O. Box 1440, California, MD
tirement in 2002. His hobbies included 20619.
spending time on the water, especially Condolences to the family may be
fishing, cutting his grass and spending made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
time with his family, which included his Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
brothers and sisters of the fire depart- neral Home, P.A.
ment. He also loved his pet Chihuahua,
Selena. Joseph “Joe” Raymond Purcell
He was a Life Member of Bay District Joseph “Joe” Raymond Purcell, 82,
Volunteer Fire Department, with over of Lexington Park, MD passed away
58 years of dedicated service from 1960 on July 10, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD.
to 2018. He was current Vice President; He was born on December 25, 1935 in
past Fire Chief from 1976-1980 and Leonardtown, MD and was the son of
1982-83; Deputy Fire Chief 1974-1975; the late Maude Alberta Raley Purcell
Assistant Fire Chief 1975-1976 and 1981- and Charles Francis Purcell. Joe is sur-
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vived by his siblings; Charles Purcell of
Lexington Park, MD, Donald Purcell of
Chicago, IL, Pat Perona of Chicago, IL,
Peggy Purcell of Tampa, FL, Linda Su-
perior of California, MD, Robert Purcell
of Port Richey, FL, and 18 nieces and
nephews. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s
County, MD resident.
Joe was known for his vivacious and
friendly personality. Many referred to
him as “Red”. He was known for walk-
ing miles through Lexington Park, MD,
visiting friends and businesses to chat,
joke, and lift people up. Joe loved noth-
ing more than a fierce game of pitch or
poker with friends and family, and prid-
ed himself on his winnings! Having no
children himself, he babysat in the com-
munity, advocated for children who had
unmet needs, and helped support strug-
gling families. Joe had a wicked sense
of humor, with a perpetual smile on his
face and song in his heart.
Arrangements provided by the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Leonardtown, MD.
Gary Michael Lockhart
Gary Michael Lockhart, 74, of Lex-
ington Park, MD passed away peaceful-
ly surrounded by his family on Friday,
July 13, 2018 due to complications from
Parkinson’s Disease.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Born December 1, 1943 in Pensacola,
Florida, he was the son of the late Glenn
H. Lockhart and Earleen Otts Lockhart.
As a child in a Navy family, Gary was
blessed to have lived in many Navy
towns but attended most of his school-
ing in Millington, Tennessee. He grad-
uated from Millington Central High
School in 1962 where he excelled as a
star basketball player. As a result of sci-
ence class, he indulged in botany graft-
ing experiments that produced multi
fruit producing trees. He cherished his
scouting experience achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout. With a lifelong love of
music, Gary became an accomplished
pianist, inspired by local Memphis tal-
ent such as Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis.
At an early age he played weekly for a
local church and continued to volunteer
while at his military assignments. He
would often augment the chords caus-
ing parishioners to ask where they could
find the arrangements.
In 1967, he graduated from Tennessee
Technological University with a Bache-
lor of Science in Electrical Engineering
and was commissioned as an Ensign in
the US Navy where he retired as a Lieu-
tenant Commander. He received a Mas-
ter’s in Aeronautical Engineering from
the US Naval Post Graduate School lo-
cated in Monterey, CA. After leaving
active duty Gary continued to apply his
aeronautical engineering expertise on
the C-9 aircraft at the Naval Air System
Command at PAX River NAS where he
later retired.
On June 12, 1971 he married the love
of his life, Sue Lawrence Lockhart of
Abell, Maryland. Together they cel-
ebrated 47 wonderful years of marriage.
Gary is survived by his loving wife
Sue Lawrence Lockhart, son Ryan M.
Lockhart and wife Lita, granddaugh-
ters Mya and Abbey of California, Md,
Gary’s sister Reta Burkes of Charlotte,
NC., niece Summer Burkes of Sebasto-
pol, CA., sisters-in-law Teeny Lawrence
Spillman (Bill) of St, James City, FL,
Carol Lawrence Johnson (Mike) of Bo-
keelia, FL, and Nancy Lawrence Hiner
of Melbourne, FL, brothers-in-law
Charles David Lawrence, Jr. (Theresa)
of Okeechobee, FL, Artie Lawrence
(Nancy) of Leonardtown, MD, and Ken-
neth Scully of Leonardtown, MD, many
nieces, nephews, great nieces and great
nephews, and his beloved pets.
The funeral service will be held on
Thursday, July 19 at 10 am at the funeral
home followed by Interment with Mili-
tary Honors at Sacred Heart Catholic
Cemetery in Bushwood, MD.
Pallbearers are Christopher Holloway,
a close family friend, and nephews Cal
Lawrence, Mark Lawrence, Michael
Lawrence, Chris Scully, and Jonathan
Scully.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
William Reeves Mattingly
William Reeves Mattingly, “Hoof” of
Mechanicsville, MD passed away sur-
rounded by his two loving children on
July 13, 2018. He was born in Mechan-
icsville, MD on June 21, 1938. William
was the son of the late Eleanor Reeves
Mattingly and William Sylvester Mat-
tingly. William was the loving husband
of the late Catherine Rae Mattingly,
“Cacky” whom he married on Septem-
ber 26, 1959 in Mechanicsville and who
preceded him in death on December 17,
2016. William is survived by his chil-
dren, Richard Mattingly of Mechanic-
sville, and Donna Karlsons (Erik) and
grandson, Lukas of Silver Spring, MD.
William was a lifelong resident of
St. Mary’s County, MD and graduated
from Charlotte Hall Military Academy
in 1956. He was a farmer for life and
loved nothing more than being outside
and working the land. William grew up
on the farm that he eventually took over
and worked alongside his son for over 35
years. He had a special love for his fa-
vorite beer, Miller Lite, so much so, that
he owned Mattingly Distributors selling
Miller Brewing products throughout St.
Mary’s County for 35 years. As an avid
softball fan, he liked sponsoring vari-
ous ball teams and enjoyed watching
their games. He sold the beer business
in 2000 and continued with his farming
operation.
William joined the Mechanicsville
Fire Department in 1955 and spent 42
years with the fire service. He was a
life member of the fire department and
served on the Board of Directors since
1991. In 1958, he was a Charter Member
of the Mechanicsville Rescue Squad and
served for 20 years. William was also a
member of the Mechanicsville Lions
Club and an active member of Christ
Episcopal Church.
He enjoyed his farm life and espe-
cially loved spending time with his
grandson.
The family will receive friends on
Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 4:00 PM
to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00
PM followed by Mechanicsville Lions
Club, Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept.
and Mechanicsville Rescue Squad
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prayers. A Funeral Service will be held
on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM at
Christ Episcopal Church in Chaptico,
MD. Interment will follow at Queen of
Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD.
The pallbearers will be: Richard Mat-
tingly, Scott Armsworthy, Michael
Quade, Tommy Bowles, Steve Mont-
gomery and Robert Buckler. Honor-
ary Pallbearers will be: Sonny Burch,
Robert Burroughs, Raymond Quade,
Erik Karlsons, Jackie Mattingly, John-
ny Wood, Ray Copsey, Oscar Buckler,
Michael Raley, Allie Raley and Andy
McWilliams.
Contributions may be made to the
Mechanicsville Rescue Squad P.O. Box
15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 and/or
the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Depart-
ment P.O. Box 37, Mechanicsville, MD
20659.
Lawrence Solomon Copsey
Lawrence Solomon Copsey, 86 of
Mechanicsville, MD passed away on
July 13, 2018 at St. Mary’s Nursing Cen-
ter in Leonardtown, MD. Lawrence was
born in Mechanicsville, MD to the late
Solomon Copsey and Carrie Mae Tip-
pett. Lawrence was a lifetime farmer
and Life Insurance Salesman for over
30 years. Lawrence loved to play his
guitar.
In addition to his parents, Lawrence
was predeceased by his daughter, Phyl-
lis Copsey; brothers, Bucky Bucker and
Clements Copsey. He is survived by his
son, Larry Copsey; daughter, Brenda
Copsey; brothers, Clyde Copsey, Oscar
Buckler (Gail), Robert Buckler (Rita);
sisters, Christine Morgan and Jeannie
Mae Ford (Doug).
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
Sara Rafter O’Roark
Sara Rafter O’Roark, passed away on
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at MedStar St.
Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md.
Born Sara Catherine Rafter in Gar-
field Hospital, Washington D.C. to the
late Emma Chisholm Rafter and Frank-
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She taught nursing at Queens Hospital
in Honolulu, HI during Dr. O’Roark’s
active duty in the Public Health Service.
Later she helped manage her husband’s
dental practice in Chevy Chase Mary-
land for many years.
Sara loved to be busy, she enjoyed:
cross stitching, working in her flower
gardens, solving cross word puzzles,
primitive antiquing, and flounder fish-
ing with her husband and family. She
was an amazing baker, famous for her
pies and Christmas cookies. She and her
husband traveled extensively around the
Chesapeake Bay by boat for weeks at a
time. When not on the boat she enjoyed
visiting a good beach, St Croix being a
favorite destination.
lin Henry Rafter August 1938. Devoted wife, mother, and grand-
Sara was a varsity cheerleader and mother, Sara is survived by her beloved
National Honor Society member while husband, son, Brian Keith O’Roark,
attending Northwestern High School in Daughter in law Rayna Nadine O’Roark
Hyattsville Md. She was accepted into of Valley Lee, MD; her grandchildren,
the University of Maryland Nursing Sean Michael O’Roark and Katharine
School in Baltimore Md., graduating Sara O’Roark and her extended family
with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. and friends. In addition to her mother
She was employed as the Chief Tho- and father she is preceded in death by
racic Scrub Nurse for Dr. Adams Cow- her brother Frank Rafter and niece Sara
ley, whom the University of Baltimore Elizabeth Rafter.
Shock Trauma Center is named. While All services will be private.
attending the University she met Wayne Condolences to the family may be
Lance O’Roark. They married on No- made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
vember 17, 1961. They were inseparable Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral
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Community Calendar
ONGOING
Mary Poppins, the Broadway
Musical
Great Mills High School
St. Mary’s County Recreation and
Parks host its 36th Summerstock pro-
duction. July 20th-22nd and July 27th-
29th. Friday and Saturday evening per-
formances at 7:00, Saturday matinees
at 1:00, and Sunday afternoon shows at
3:00. Info on ticket prices and how to
purchase them, call 301-475-4200 ext.
*1800.
BIG FUN ART!  per vehicle). Register for seller/bidder
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center
13470 Dowell Rd., Solomons
Bright colors, bold scales, and a play-
ful spirit. Displayed in the Daugherty
Gallery through Sep. 23. Works have
boldness in color, an exaggeration in
scale, abundance in repetition, dynamic
in pattern, or playful in subject. It’s all
about the joy! 410-326-4640. www.an-
nmariegarden.org
Newtowne Players: “9 to 5”
Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South
Coral Dr., Lexington Park
8:00 PM Thu-Sat, and 3:30 PM Sun.
The hit musical “9 to 5,” Thursdays
through Sundays until July 29. Tickets
at www.newtowneplayers.org. Info or
reservations call 301-737-5447 and leave
message. $18 for adults, $15 for seniors/
students/military, and $10 for children
age 12 and under. Thursdays only all
tickets $15.
Thursday, July 19
Open Mic @ Mad Moon
Mad Moon Café, 22576 MacArthur
Blvd, California
7:00 – 10:00 PM
All types of performances. Craft Beer,
award winning wines, top rated coffee,
and other yummy beverages and foods to
enjoy. 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.  Visit www.mothercatherine.org for Jack-
www.facebook.com/MadMoonCafe
Friday, July 20
Code Green Friday
College of Southern Maryland
In an effort to decrease energy costs
during the summer, most CSM build-
ings and services close on Fridays (thru
Aug. 3) at 1:30 and remain closed over
the weekend, except for special events.
It does not affect the Kids’ and Teen Col-
lege programs, or the CSM Public Safety
and Preparedness team. Details, info at
www.csmd.edu/community
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Exploration Fridays
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood
10:00 AM – Noon
Family-friendly guided activities each
Friday! Different activity and make-and-
take every week! Explore trails and enjoy
all of that Historic Sotterley has to offer.
Included with regular admission. Info:
301-373-2280. www.sotterley.org
Tailgate Auction
Charlotte Hall Farmer Market, 29890
Three Notch Road
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Pull up with quality consignment
items you would like to sell (25 lot limit
number, display and tag your items in
designated area. Present items you wish
to sell (“RING”) to the crowd as the auc-
tioneer sells the presented item. 
Dance Under the Stars
St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Sheryl Marie Dunaway and Ballet
Caliente join the Chesapeake Orchestra
Big Band in a blend of dance and music
of swing, tango, and more. Free and open
to the public. Open at 5:00.
Texas Hold’em Tournament
VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch
Rd., California
7:00 PM
No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament. $50
Buyin ($40 Prize Pool + $10 Charity). Sign
in from 6:20 PM, Early Bird Bonus. Must
be 18 or older to play. Information or
pre-register, contact Brian: Email: pok-
er@vfw2632.com. Cell: 240-925-4000.
Cuantm Flx EDM Concert
5 South Event Center, 21030 Point
Lookout Rd, Callaway
9:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Southern Maryland EDM Concert
called Cuantm Flx. DJs include: DIamos,
Wulf Daddy, Agent 94, DJ Mango and
Special Guest. $10. Must be 18 or older.
Those born between June 21-July 22 get
in free. Event includes corn hole, beer
pong, alcohol served.
Sat. & Sun., July 21 & 22
Tidewater Archaeology Days
Visitor Center, 18751 Hogaboom Lane,
St. Mary’s City
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tour excavations at the home of Mary-
land’s first governor, Leonard Calvert.
Tours at 11:00, 1:00, 2:30, or 4:00. At 3:00,
in St. John’s Site Museum, an exhibit of
Maryland’s earliest excavated plantation.
Space is limited; sign up at the Visitor
Center. $10 adult; $9 seniors; $6 youth
(6-18); and free 5 years and younger and
Friends members. Info: 240-895-4990,
800-SMC-1634, or info@HSMCdigshis-
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with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
tory.org.
Star Party
Sandwich Sale Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood
American Legion Post 221, 21690 8:00 - 9:30 PM
Colton’s Point Rd (Rt. 242), Avenue Enjoy a sky full of stars on grounds
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM full of history. Bring a blanket, bug spray,
Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ telescope (if you have one) and join us for
beef sandwiches will be sold on both Sat- star-gazing. Free and open to the public.
urday and Sunday. $7/ea. Info: 301-884- Check website for exact start time. sot-
4071. Visit alpost221.webs.com/apps/cal- terley.org
endar/ for other Post events.
 
Monday, July 23
Saturday, July 21
Toastmasters—Talk of the Town
Farmer’s Market at Sotterley Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood Blvd.
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fresh local produce, herbs, flowers, ar- Talk of the Town Toastmas-
tisan vendors, and hands-on activities for ters is a Toastmasters Interna-
the whole family. “Where History Meets tional club open to anyone to join.
Healthy.” www.sotterley.org If you want to improve your com-
munication and leadership skills,
Ghosts of Sotterley: Open Auditions pay us a visit and bring a friend!
Sotterley Warehouse, Hollywood club9410.easy-speak.org
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Whether you are a seasoned actor or
have interest in acting, we invite all from Tuesday, July 24
age 13 and up to try out. If your interest
lies behind the scenes, come to the open
Common Thread
auditions to learn more. Ghosts of Sot-
Lexington Park Library, FDR
terley will run October 19, 20, 25, 26 &
Boulevard
27 from 7:00–10:30. Questions?  Contact
6:00 - 7:30 PM
SGHOSTWALK@GMAIL.COM.
Open to knitters, crocheters, quil-
ters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and
Coastal Arts Market
any other kind of needlework. Bring
22510 Washington Street,
your current project and swap pat-
Leonardtown Wharf Park 
terns, ideas, and tips. Basic supplies
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
available. All skill levels welcome.
All products are handcrafted by the lo-
No registration required.
cal people in your community. Shop and
keep an eye on the kiddo’s while they
enjoy the playground. Info: www.coasta-
lartsmarket.com Wednesday. July 25
Bingo Every Saturday Tea at the Garden
Mother Catherine Academy, 38833 Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville Center
6:30 -10:30 PM 13470 Dowell Rd., Solomons
Doors open at 5:00. Early Birds start 12:00 - 1:30 PM
at 6:30. Regular Games start at 7:00. $10 An assortment of specialty teas, served
(one regular book). Info: 301-884-3165. with homemade quiche, soup or salad,
scones, tea cookies, pastries, and more!
pot and Moneyball update. Adult event must be 16 years or older
Final River Concert
to attend. $25. Register: 410-326-4640.
www.annmariegarden.org
St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Gospel, Blues and Jazz. Natii Wright. Thursday, July 26
The Southern Maryland Community
Gospel Choir. Free and open to the pub-
Health Risks of E-Cigarettes
lic. Open at 5:00.
The St. Mary’s County Health Depart-
ment is seeking organizations to educate
Swing and Ballroom Dance
local youth on the health risks of elec-
Little Flower School, Route 5, Great
tronic cigarettes. Funding for this award
Mills
is provided through the Maryland De-
7:00 – 11:00 PM
partment of Health Cigarette Restitution
Enjoy a night of dancing in the air con-
Fund. Info about this request for propos-
ditioned school gym. Beginner-level les-
als, visit the health department at www.
son at 7:00. Dancing until 11:00. Bring a
smchd.org/rfp
snack to share. $10/person.
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
Keys to Independence
Do you know what you’re going to
do when you retire? Do you know how
to access Medicare, Medicaid, or other
programs and services? Are you seek-
ing volunteer opportunities within the
St. Mary’s County Community? Find
all that and more with the Department
of Aging & Human Services at the Keys
to Independence workshop series! This
three class series will be held at the Col-
lege of Southern Maryland, Leonard-
town Campus, on Tuesdays, Aug. 7, 14,
and 21, from 6-8 p.m. This workshop se-
ries is free, but registration is required.
Contact Community Programs & Out-
reach Manager Sarah Miller at 301-
475-4200, ext. *1073, or email sarah.
miller@stmarysmd.com to sign up. We
look forward to seeing you there!
Krafting with Kids
Have fun with your school-aged
grandkids at our Krafting with Kids
event at the Northern Senior Activity
Center on Friday, July 27, from 10 a.m.-
12 p.m. Three crafting stations staffed
with volunteers will be open for kids
and adults to make a basket, pinch pot,
and to paint rocks. And did we mention
ice cream? Oh yeah, there will be ice
cream! There is no set fee for this event;
however donations are welcome to sup-
port the cost of materials and food. If
you and your grandkids are interested in
dining with us, lunch will be a chicken
patty on a deli roll, coleslaw, seedless
watermelon, fruit juice, and 1% milk.
Lunch is a separate donation from se-
niors 60 and older; $6 for others made
the day of the event. Space is limited.
Yoga at the Library
Lexington Park Library will hold a
Yoga at the Library on Saturday, July
21 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. A Yoga Ba-
sics class that is appropriate for all lev-
els of experience. Participants connect
with the inner-self and the power of the
body’s self-healing mechanism. Come
and learn how to align the mind, body,
and breath as you move your joints
through the appropriate range of mo-
tion. A yoga practice develops the abil-
ity to stay calm during stressful situa-
tions as well as repatterning the body’s
programmed responses. This Yoga Ba-
sics class is offered in a relaxed learn-
ing environment. Open to all levels of
interest and ability. Please bring a yoga
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To sign up for this event and lunch in
advance, please visit the signup table or
call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Lunch Bunch to Meet at
Seabreeze
Care to have lunch with a group of
(age 50+) friends once a month? On
the last Tuesday of each month, Lunch
Bunch meets at a different restaurant
where individual checks are requested.
The July Lunch Bunch will take place at
Seabreeze Restaurant, located at 27130
S Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville, on
Tuesday, July 31 at 11:15 a.m. Call your
BFF, then call Shellie at 301-475-4200,
ext. *1655, to reserve your seats.
Digital Photography
Composition Workshop
The Garvey Senior Activities Center
will offer this special workshop on Tues-
days, July 24-Aug. 7, from 10-11 a.m.
On Tuesday, Aug. 7, the class will be
held from 10 a.m.-noon. How you com-
pose the viewfinder determines whether
it will be a photograph or just another
snapshot. In this class you will learn
techniques for bringing subjects togeth-
er, lighting, color and depth to produce
photographs that make powerful state-
ments. Learn the techniques in class,
try them out on the field trip, and watch
your skills develop. Workshops will be
conducted by a photographer/National
Geographic Magazine Editor. The first
session will meet at the Garvey Senior
Activity Center. The second session will
be at Sotterley Plantation where you will
practice the skills you have learned. The
final sessions is a critique of photos and
mat or a towel. Registration required.
Jack & Kitty Summer
Professional Performance
St. Mary’s County Library will
host Jack & Kitty as part of the Sum-
mer Professional Performance series
at Margaret Brent Middle School on
Monday, July 30 from 10:30 – 11:30
a.m. A second performance will be
held at Lexington Park Library on
Monday, July 30 from 6 – 7 p.m. Jack
and Kitty are an award-winning duo
who describe their unique sound as
“organic vaudeville folk;” it’s organic
and acoustic with nothing but positive
vibes. Be prepared to have a blast as
you dance to their unique beat!
Art 101
Lexington Park Library will hold
Art 101 on Monday, July 30 from 2 – 3
p.m. “Every child is an artist” - Pablo
Picasso. This program will allow chil-
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
will be held at the Garvey Senior Activ-
ity Center. Cost for all three classes is
$30. To learn more, call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050.
Law Enforcement Training
Facility Tour
The Triad/SALT Council invites you
to join us on a trip to the Maryland Po-
lice and Correctional Training Commis-
sions in Sykesville, MD, on Wednesday,
Aug. 8! This trip will include a tour of
the training facility and demonstrations
of the driving range and virtual marks-
men course! Lunch can be purchased
on-site.
The van will depart from the Garvey
Senior Activity Center at 6 a.m. and will
return at 5 p.m. Registration is required.
Contact Community Programs & Out-
reach Manager Sarah Miller at call 301-
475-4200, ext. *1073, or sarah.miller@
stmarysmd.com for more information.
Luncheon with Paul Barber
Paul Barber recently performed at the
Talent Show at Northern Senior Activ-
ity Center and has performed all over
the St. Mary’s County. He displays his
musical talent through playing the piano
and singing. Paul’s musical style ranges
from good old country to the upbeat mu-
sic of Elvis Presley. You will not want to
miss out on this performance that will
surely have you out of your seat danc-
ing! Join us at the Garvey Senior Ac-
tivity Center on Wednesday, July 25,
at noon. The meal for that day will be
chicken salad sandwich on WW bread
w/ lettuce & tomato slices, 3-bean salad
and cubed cantaloupe. Cost for lunch is
dren to explore different artistic media
in a casual environment where we’ll
provide all the materials and gentle
direction. We’ll tackle a new tech-
nique each session, while we focus on
the experience of making art. Geared
toward ages 6-12, siblings of all ages
welcome. Registration required on
www.stmalib.org
Leonardtown Library Teen
Advisory Group (TAG)
Meeting
Leonardtown Library will hold a
Teen Advisory Group Meeting on
Tuesday, July 31 from 5 – 6 p.m. Have
a say in what happens at your library.
Meet with other teens to discuss pro-
gramming and community service op-
portunities. Snacks and service hours
provided.
Kindergarten Here We Come!
Lexington Park Library will hold
Calendars 27
by donation for those ages 60 and above
and $6 for those under the age of 60.
Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to learn
more or to make reservations.
Garvey Intergenerational
Block Party
It’s a summer block party at the Gar-
vey Senior Activity Center on Friday,
Aug. 3, at 10 a.m.-2 p.m.! Let’s celebrate
the last few weeks of summer vaca-
tion for the kids. We will have outdoor
games, face painting, a craft and music!
A boxed lunch will be served at noon.
Reggie Rice, a local Comedy Magician,
will be performing! Don’t forget your
lawn chair and a blanket. Tickets can be
purchased in advance through Friday,
July 27. Tickets will be $8. Call 301-
475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more.
Beginners Tai Chi for Arthritis
and Fall Prevention
Through the month of August, the
Loffler Senior Activity Center will be
offering Beginner Tai Chi for Arthritis
Classes on Mondays and Thursdays at
11 a.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 6. In
this class we will learn to do some core
movements on each side in a graceful
routine while applying basic Tai Chi
principles. There is no fee for this class,
but a commitment to attendance and
practice is necessary for success. Pre-
registration is required. Since space is
limited to 20 new participants, we ask
that you sign up only if you are sure that
you will be able to attend regularly. Call
301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the
reception desk by Aug. 2 to sign up.
Kindergarten, Here We Come! on Fri-
day, August 3 from 10 – 11 a.m. Let’s
get ready to start Kindergarten (or
PreKindergarten)! We’ll read stories
about school, make crafts, learn how
to stay healthy and safe at school, and
take a practice ride on a real school
bus! Registration will open on July 20,
www.stmalib.org.
Hogwarts Escape Room
Charlotte Hall Library will hold
three Hogwarts Escape Rooms on
Wednesday, July 25: 5 – 5:45 p.m., 5:45
– 6:25 p.m., 6:30 – 7:10 p.m. Are you
ready? Detention in Professor Vec-
tor’s office, time to escape! Players use
clues, solve puzzles and break the spell
to escape detention. Can you beat the
clock? Wear your robe and bring your
wand. Registration required, please
only register for one time slot. Ages
12-18
 28 Contributing Writers The County Times Thursday, July 19, 2018

Going bankrupt in this day and age is not a pleasant experi-

ence, but compared to the olden times, it’s a mere inconvenience.
The first bankruptcy law occurred in English law in 1543 and
allowed the imprisonment of debtors. Those going bankrupt were
presumed dishonest and fraudulent and could be forced to repay
or be hung. By modern standards imprisonment for debt was not
a British invention as the Greeks and Romans had condemned
debtors to slavery.
A 1639 Maryland statute required insolvent debtors to assign
their property to their creditors in proportion to their debts. Debt-

Insolvent Debtors
ors had to work off unpaid balances as indentured servants, bound
successively to each creditor in declining order of the amount of
their debt until every debt had been paid in full.
In 1706 a new bankruptcy statute recognized differences by
offering absolution to honest bankrupts while retaining crimi-
nal punishment for dishonest ones. Eventually the public view of
debtors began to change. This was in large part due to the 1760 Depression that happened after the end of the Seven Years War. Then even prominent merchants
failed and it became harder to stigmatize insolvency as moral failure.
In the 1780s and 90s debt was a great incentive to migrate west. So many debtors fled the east to live in less-expensive Kentucky that the mere absence of a
debtor raised the speculation that he had “gone to Kentucky.”
It was in the 1790s that criminal codes were updated eliminating whipping, ear-cropping, and branding. They also instituted prison sentences of specified
lengths. This left only debtors to serve an indefinite prison term.
If you robbed a bank of $1,000 and were caught you would be sent to prison for a specific amount of time where you’d be fed, clothed, and kept warm. But if you
borrowed $1,000 from a bank and couldn’t repay your loan you could be imprisoned for an indefinite period, and if you couldn’t pay for your own food, clothing
or heat you would be left to die.
Maryland followed British law until 1830. From that time forward no person could be confined in jail for debt, except in cases of fraud.
The Act of 1830 stated, “any person or persons arrested shall be discharged if such person shall make out and deliver to the arresting officer a true inventory,
under oath, of all his goods and chattels, personal and real estate and shall give bond (a written instruction with sureties guaranteeing faithful performance of acts
or duties) to the plaintiff.” The debtor also was required to appear before Common Pleas to petition the court for the benefit of the insolvent laws. Although no
longer confined in jail, the debtor was restricted to certain limits within the city, town, or borough. It was the duty of the Common Pleas court to make and layout
those boundaries, where the debtor “shall have liberty to walk therein.”

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39. Tell 10. Thin
41. Google certification 11. Circles of light around the
42. Electric current head
43. Belonging to them 12. General’s assistant (abbr.)
13. Tiny
44. Nostrils
19. Evildoing
46. Arranges 21. __ Connery, 007
49. Commercial 24. British sword
50. Skywalker’s mentor __-Wan 25. Type of cyst
51. Single-reed instrument 26. Musical composition
55. Voodoo 27. Advises
58. World of Warcraft character 31. Herring-like fish
59. Paddling 32. Chocolate powder
60. Most agreeable 34. Somalian district El __
35. Indicates position
64.Chafed
36. Refurbishes
65. A way to analyze 40. Exclamation of surprise
66. Remove 41. Football field
67. Metal-bearing mineral 45. Hilly region in India near
68. Remains as is China
69. Large predatory seabirds 47. Come to an end
70. The Science Guy 48. Most mad
52 Sheets of glass
CLUES DOWN 53. Department of Housing and
CLUES ACROSS 22. Pesto dish Urban Development
1. Central Chinese province
1. Owns 23. One who roots against 54. Stares lecherously
2. The marketplace in ancient
PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

4. Beef intestine 24. Type of writer Greece 56. Consisting of a single element
or component
LAST WEEK’S

9. Expression of contempt 28. Old woman 3. Covered the sword

14. Expression of horror
15. Famed architecture couple
16. Escape
17. “The Raven” author
18. Chiefs’ tight end
20. Removes
29. Early multimedia 57. Monetary unit of Zambia
4. Cleanser
30. This (Spanish) 59. Bones (Latin)
5. Body parts
60. Frames-per-second
31. Part of a play 6. Returned material
61. Tell on
33. Elephant’s name authorization (abbr.)
62. Gall
37. Home of the Flyers 7. Mega-electronvolt
63. Cologne
38. Builder’s trough 8. One from Asia
9. A superior grade of black tea
Thursday, July 19, 2018 The County Times 29

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

CATHOLIC CHURCH ANGLICAN CATHOLIC
St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Anne’s Church
St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 Meeting at Dent Memorial Chapel
Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall
Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sundays - 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist

Sunday: 8:00 am Traditional Anglican Worship

“First Millennium Faith for a

Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Third Millennium World”
Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday (301)934-6873
www.stceciliaparish.com

EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH

Christ Episcopal Church Hollywood United Methodist Church
24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636
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www.cckqp.net Katie Paul, Pastor
301-884-3451 Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.
7:45am Holy Eucharist, Rite I All of our services are traditional.
11:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite II,
Organ & Choir
Child care is provided.
Sunday Evening Youth Group
All are Welcome Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

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LEGALS
Legal Notice Legal Notice
STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF JENNIFER JO FISH
COUNTY OF PIKE IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF MARLENY MENDEZ, FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO JENNIFER JO THARPE
Petitioner and DANERY MENDEZ, Respondent
In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland
In the Pike Circuit Court
Notice (Adult) (DOM REL 60)
Cause No.: 63C01-1806-DC-000173
The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION he/she seeks to change his/her name from Jennifer Jo Fish to Jennifer Jo Tharpe.
The petitioner is seeking a name change because:
TO RESPONDENT: DANERY MENDEZ Marriage

You are hereby notified that you have been named as the Respondent Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 20th
in a petition for the dissolution of your marriage to the person named as the Peti- day of August, 2018. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served
tioner, which was filed in this Court. upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an
objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default
A final hearing has been assigned on the 31st day of August, 2018, or the granting of the relief sought.
at the hour of 9:00 a.m. You are advised that you have certain legal rights with
respect to the proceeding that has been initiated against you that if you do not Tracy L. Cantrell,
appear in Court or assert your legal rights, a judgment by default may be entered Acting Clerk of Court for
against you. Issues concerning custody, support and related matters involving St. Mary’s County Maryland
any children and division of property will be addressed by the Court and may be
determined in your absence. July 19, 2018

Lane Griffith, Clerk

Pike Circuit Court

June 28, 2018

30 The County Times Thursday, July 19, 2018

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the Waldorf and California locations

It would be best to have gardening

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